MHG665023 - House - Balachuirn
Summary
A sub-rectangular structure which measures 8m x 4.5m lying approximately north-south on a slope.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A township comprising thirteen roofed, three unroofed buildings, four enclosures, some field walls and a head-dyke is depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Inverness-shire, Isle of Skye 1879, sheet xxx). There are three rectilinear plots at the S end of the township which indicates the partial allocation of crofts.
Ten roofed buildings, one of which has an attached enclosure, ten unroofed buildings, four other enclosures, some field walls and the fragmentary remains of a head-dyke are shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10000 map (1988).
Information from RCAHMS (SAH) 31 October 1996
The survey of Balachuirn, Balmeanach, Brae, Inbhire (Inver on OS 1:10,000 map) and the surrounding area was carried out by ACFA in April 1996 as part of a continuing programme of recording the physical remains of human activity on the island of Raasay.
Feature 21. House. A sub-rectangular structure which measures 8m x 4.5m lying approximately north-south on a slope. It is constructed from turf banking with a few large stones visible. There is an entrance 1.1m wide in approximately the centre of the west wall. The interior is grassy with a few scattered stones. Adjacent to the house and lying upslope is an enclosed extension which measures 3m x 4m with a large 2m opening in its south side. It is constructed of banks which are grass covered with some stone visible and are 0.5m high.
Situated upslope and into the trees is an enclosure which measures 10m x 6m. It is constructed of banks which are grass covered with stone visible and are 0.5m high. In the interior are the remains of a blackcurrant bush and some rhubarb roots. Obviously this enclosure has been the house garden. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21315 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J.S. & Macdonald, J.. 1996. An Archaeological Survey of four townships at Balachuirn, Balmeanach, Inbhre & Brae on Raasay, Skye and Lochalsh District, Highland Region. Association of Certificated Field Archaeologists (ACFA). 30/11/1996. . Feature 21.
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5573 4067 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG54SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
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External Links (1)
- https://trove.scot/place/119634 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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